Biden’s weakness, surrender led to killing of US troops in Jordan: Trump
Washington, Jan 28 - Former US President Donald Trump has said that the “weakness” and “surrender” of President Joe Biden has led to the killings of US troops in a drone attack along the Jordanian-Syrian border, media reports said.
‘We will hold you accountable’: Biden warns Hezbollah over killing of US troops
Washington, Jan 29 - President Joe Biden has said that the US will hold Hezbollah accountable for killing three US military personnel and injuring 34 others in a drone attack along the Jordanian-Syrian border, media reports said.
NYC Mayor unveils Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple after 2022 vandalism incidents
New York, Jan 29 - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Indian-American State Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar have unveiled a new Mahatma Gandhi statue, more than a year after the previous one was vandalised twice outside a Hindu temple in the state.
Iraqi Shia militia claims attacks on 3 US bases in Syria, naval facility in Israel
Baghdad, Jan 29 - The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iraqi Shia militia, has claimed the responsibility for drone attacks on three US bases in Syria and a naval facility in Israel.
Peace talks constructive, says Israel PMO
Tel Aviv, Jan 29 - The Israel Prime Minister’s Office said that the peace talks held for a ceasefire and the release of all its hostages from Hamas custody were constructive.
Suspension of funding to UNRWA deplorable: Palestine Authority
Tel Aviv, Jan 29 - The foreign ministry of Palestine Authority (PA) has said that suspension of funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA) was deplorable.
Funding suspension forces UNRWA to halt all Gaza activities in weeks: Official
Gaza, Jan 29 - Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's Commissioner-General said.
Saudi FM calls on Israel to respect int’l law
Riyadh, Jan 29 - Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has urged Israel to respect international law.
Biden blames Iranian-backed groups for death of 3 US troops in Jordan
Washington, Jan 29 - US President Joe Biden has accused Iran-backed militants of being behind the attack that killed three US troops in Jordan and wounded dozens more, the media reported.
Stubb, Haavisto enter Finland’s presidential election finals
Helsinki, Jan 29 - The presidential candidate for the National Coalition and former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will face the independent Green candidate, former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, in the second round of Finland's presidential election on February 11.
Israeli Mossad chief travels to Paris to discuss Gaza ceasefire
Jerusalem, Jan 29 - A delegation led by the Chief of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad travelled to Paris for talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, an Israeli government official told the media.
Iran launches three satellites into space
Tehran, Jan 28 - Iran on Sunday said it has simultaneously launched three domestically developed satellites into space for the first time in its space history, the media reported.
Freight through Suez Canal almost halved after Houthi attacks
London, Jan 28 - Freight travelling through the Suez Canal has almost halved since Yemen's Houthi rebels began attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, Sky News reported.
North Korea fires several cruise missiles off east coast
Seoul, Jan 28 - Days after Pyongyang test-fired new strategic cruise missiles from the west coast, North Korea has fired several cruise missiles from its east coast on Sunday, the South Korean military said.
Trump thanks governor Greg Abbott for defying Biden, Supreme Court; escalates tension on southern border issue
New York, Jan 28 - Former US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions between Texas Governor Greg Abbot and President Joe Biden’s administration by thanking him for defying the White House and the Supreme court orders banning razor wire fencing, thus adding fuel
ICJ verdict on Israel not enforceable but more than symbolic: US media
Washington, Jan 28 - The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict on Israel to implement a series of measures aimed at averting genocide in the Gaza is not enforceable but, its more than symbolic, and the legal case brought by South Africa
Biden assails Trump on his remarks on economy: Voters tired of being taken as suckers
Washington, Jan 28 - US President Joe Biden assailed his predecessor Donald Trump for latter's remarks that the economy had tanked under the Democrats, saying the voters are tired of being played for suckers and pointed to facts that showed the economy was
PLO appeals countries not to cut UNRWA funding
Tel Aviv, Jan 28 - The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has appealed to the world nations to reconsider their decision to cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestine Refugees of the Near East (UNRWA).
Israel Minister for stopping UNRWA operations in Gaza post war
Tel Aviv, Jan 28 - Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that his country would seek removal of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA ) after the alleged involvement of several of its staff members
Qatar should put more pressure on Hamas to free hostages: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Jan 28 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Qatar should leverage its influence on Hamas to release hostages in Gaza.